Legal & Trade Compliance
Track regulatory changes, trade requirements, and compliance obligations across ASEAN corridors. Powered by government gazette monitoring and WTO notification feeds.
Regulatory Updates
MAS Notice on Digital Payment Token Services (Amendment No. 3)
Introduces tiered licensing for DPT service providers with reduced capital requirements for smaller operators.
OJK Regulation No. 2/2025 on P2P Lending Consolidation
Mandates minimum paid-up capital of IDR 25B for P2P platforms; compliance deadline June 2026.
Circular 01/2025/TT-NHNN on E-Wallet Interoperability
All licensed e-wallet providers must implement cross-platform transfer capabilities by Q3 2025.
Government Regulation on Nickel Downstream Processing Tax Incentives
Expanded tax holidays (up to 20 years) for nickel processing facilities producing EV battery materials.
BOI Announcement No. 1/2568 on EV Manufacturing Incentives
Eight-year corporate income tax exemption for EV assembly; 100% foreign ownership permitted in promoted zones.
Finance Act 2025 — Green Technology Tax Incentive Extension
Green Investment Tax Allowance and Green Income Tax Exemption extended through 2030 with expanded eligible activities.
Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Act 2025
Carbon tax rate increased to SGD 50/tonne effective 1 Jan 2025; framework for international carbon credits.
BSP Circular 1190 — Digital Banking Prudential Standards
Higher capital adequacy ratios (12%) for digital banks; enhanced cybersecurity requirements.
Decree on Power Development Plan VIII Implementation
Streamlined permitting for solar/wind projects; feed-in tariff extension; grid connection priority for renewables.
CBM Directive 01/2025 on Cross-Border Digital Transfer Restrictions
Restricts cross-border digital fund transfers to state-approved channels; fintech remittance services affected.
Draft Law on Personal Data Protection
Cambodia's first comprehensive data privacy law; GDPR-aligned with ASEAN adaptations; 18-month transition.
Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order (Amendment) 2025
Updated halal certification standards aligned with OIC/SMIIC guidelines; mutual recognition with Malaysia.
ASEAN Membership Accession Roadmap Submission
Timor-Leste submits detailed roadmap for meeting ASEAN economic governance criteria; target full membership 2027.
Revised Power Purchase Agreements with Thailand
Extended cross-border electricity PPA terms; revised pricing formula for hydropower exports.
Trade Compliance Matrix
| Corridor | Requirement Type | Framework | Rate | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG-MY | Tariffs & Duties | ATIGA | 0% | Compliant | Fully eliminated under ATIGA for originating goods. |
| SG-MY | Rules of Origin | ATIGA | — | Compliant | 40% regional value content or change in tariff classification. |
| SG-MY | Customs Documentation | ASW | — | Compliant | ASEAN Single Window electronic exchange operational. |
| SG-ID | Tariffs & Duties | ATIGA | 0-5% | Compliant | Most tariff lines at 0%; sensitive list items at 0-5%. |
| SG-ID | Foreign Investment Caps | ACIA | — | Partial | Indonesia maintains negative list for certain sectors despite ACIA commitments. |
| TH-VN | Tariffs & Duties | ATIGA | 0% | Compliant | Fully liberalized under ATIGA Schedule. |
| TH-VN | SPS (Sanitary & Phytosanitary) | ASEAN SPS | — | Partial | Mutual recognition advancing but phytosanitary checks remain bilateral. |
| MY-PH | Import/Export Licensing | ATIGA | — | Partial | Halal certification adds licensing layer for food products. |
| ID-TH | TBT (Technical Barriers) | ASEAN MRA | — | Partial | Electrical & electronics MRA active; automotive standards diverge. |
Compliance Checklist
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Trade Frameworks
Government Source Registry
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Board | EDB | Investment | 11h ago |
| Ministry of Trade and Industry | MTI | Trade | 11h ago |
| Monetary Authority of Singapore | MAS | Finance | 12h ago |
| National Environment Agency | NEA | Environment | 1d ago |
| Singapore Customs | SC | Customs | 11h ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Negara Malaysia | BNM | Central Bank | 12h ago |
| Malaysian Investment Development Authority | MIDA | Investment | 11h ago |
| Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry | MITI | Trade | 11h ago |
| Royal Malaysian Customs Department | RMCD | Customs | 11h ago |
| Securities Commission Malaysia | SC MY | Finance | 1d ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Indonesia | BI | Central Bank | 10h ago |
| Directorate General of Customs and Excise | DJBC | Customs | 10h ago |
| Ministry of Investment / BKPM | BKPM | Investment | 10h ago |
| Ministry of Trade | Kemendag | Trade | 1d ago |
| Otoritas Jasa Keuangan | OJK | Finance | 11h ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Thailand | BOT | Central Bank | 10h ago |
| Board of Investment | BOI | Investment | 11h ago |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC TH | Finance | 1d ago |
| Thai Customs Department | TCD | Customs | 10h ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas | BSP | Central Bank | 12h ago |
| Board of Investments Philippines | BOI PH | Investment | 11h ago |
| Bureau of Customs | BOC | Customs | 1d ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Department of Vietnam Customs | GDVC | Customs | 10h ago |
| Ministry of Industry and Trade | MOIT | Trade | 10h ago |
| Ministry of Planning and Investment | MPI | Investment | 1d ago |
| State Bank of Vietnam | SBV | Central Bank | 11h ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of Myanmar | CBM | Central Bank | 1d ago |
| Directorate of Investment and Company Administration | DICA | Investment | 2d ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council for the Development of Cambodia | CDC | Investment | 1d ago |
| National Bank of Cambodia | NBC | Central Bank | 11h ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of the Lao PDR | BOL | Central Bank | 1d ago |
| Ministry of Energy and Mines | MEM | Energy | 2d ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam | AMBD | Central Bank | 1d ago |
| Agency ▲ | Abbreviation | Category | Last Synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banco Central de Timor-Leste | BCTL | Central Bank | 2d ago |